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Cristina O’Donoghue, MD

Cristina O’Donoghue, MD

2024 Senior Faculty Scholars

Board-certified surgical oncologist, Cristina O’Donoghue, MD, MPH, specializes in treating cancer surgery, particularly melanomabreast cancer and sarcomas.

Dr. O’Donoghue has extensive experience in managing complex cancer conditions, and she is dedicated to providing individualized care to her patients using the latest advancements in surgical techniques and technology to ensure the best possible outcomes. Her expertise includes performing advanced robotic surgery, cutaneous oncology regional therapies, intralesional injection therapies, oncoplastics and more. She works closely with a multidisciplinary team of experts to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, and is committed to supporting her patients through every step of their cancer journey.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. O’Donoghue is actively involved in research focused on improving care with clinical decision making and healthcare costs for cancer patients. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, such as Annals of Surgical Oncology, Journal of the American College of Surgeons and JAMA Surgery.